Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

NEMI-0331

Organization's ID:

ELK0953

Organization:

National Emergency Training Center (EMI)

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

5 days (32 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	2	emergency management

Students may not receive credit for this course if credit is awarded for EL0952 (NEMI-0179).

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare the learner to excel as an All-Hazards Public Information Officer through the use of lecture, interactive discussion, guided exercises and activities, and practice student teaching.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify course objectives and position-specific resources materials for the position of Public Information Officer
Develop a communications strategy for disseminating incident information
Describe how the Public Information Officer may establish and leverage effective community relations
Describe the role of the Public Information Officer as it pertains to handling special situations within incidents
Describe how Public Information Officers can keep themselves, and those they escort and work with, safe in the incident environment
Describe the role and importance of the Public Information Officer position in incident operations, especially as it pertains to initial incident operations
Describe the fundamentals of information operations during incident management
Explain the importance of effective media relations, including social media, and the role of the Public Information Officer in developing and maintaining such relationships
Describe the roles and responsibilities of Assistant Public Information Officers
Define the Public Information Officer's roles and responsibilities during incident transition and demobilization